Chapter 357:

Gerry leaned forward, resting his hands on his knees, and pulled out his phone.

“What is Alicia into these days? Cooking can be exhausting.

I should offer her something as a gesture of gratitude.”

Caden found himself momentarily speechless.

It felt as though he had been struck by Gerry’s words, as if he were accusing him of neglecting Alicia.

“Sure, ask her what she enjoys,” Caden replied, his voice steady.

If Gerry got an answer, Caden resolved to send her a gift first.

Gerry dialed Alicia’s number, but she didn’t pick up.

“What’s going on? She didn’t answer,” he remarked.

Caden replied, “She’s been a bit down lately.

You might need to call a few more times and say something kind.”

“What’s troubling her?” Gerry asked.

“She usually has such a good temper.

What kind of jerk could make her so upset that she won’t even pick up her phone?”

himself at a loss

himself being scolded without being

but he lowered his gaze, pretending to focus on the documents in

muttered, the faintest hint

need

need for explanations—just

calling again, but there was still no

keep calling her? She’s serious this time, I can feel it,”

impatience crossed Caden’s face, though

her again,” he

if she still doesn’t pick up, go to her office and

speechless, brows

today, something that didn’t sit right with

closer to

are you feeling

eyes glued to the

you say

pointed to the stack of

signed Alicia’s name

snapped up, his eyes narrowing as he

was scribbled

realization washed over him, and with a weary sigh,

Alicia.

Alicia.

Alicia.

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